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Protecting American’s Savings Act

1/13/2024, 9:26 PM

Summary of Bill HR 4656

Bill 118 hr 4656, also known as the Protecting American's Savings Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to provide additional protections for Americans' savings and investments.

One key provision of the bill is the establishment of stricter regulations on financial institutions to ensure that they are acting in the best interests of their customers. This includes requiring these institutions to provide clear and transparent information about fees, risks, and potential conflicts of interest to their clients.

Additionally, the bill aims to strengthen oversight of retirement savings accounts, such as 401(k) plans and IRAs, to prevent fraud and abuse. This includes increasing penalties for financial advisors who engage in unethical behavior or provide misleading information to investors. Furthermore, the Protecting American's Savings Act seeks to improve financial literacy among Americans by promoting education and awareness about saving and investing. This includes providing resources and tools to help individuals make informed decisions about their financial future. Overall, the bill is designed to enhance consumer protections and promote financial security for all Americans. It is currently being debated in Congress, with supporters arguing that it will help prevent financial exploitation and empower individuals to make sound financial decisions.

Current Status of Bill HR 4656

Bill HR 4656 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 14, 2023. Bill HR 4656 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on July 14, 2023.  Bill HR 4656's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. as of July 14, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4656

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4656

Primary Policy Focus

Finance and Financial Sector

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4656

Protecting American’s Savings Act
Protecting American’s Savings Act
To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to prohibit robovoting with respect to votes related to proxy or consent solicitation materials, and for other purposes.

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